A college text with discussion questions and readings that analyzes all the foundational problems of Christian ethics as aspects of the human effort to love others.

In this basic study on morality, James P. Hanigan suggests the reasons why a Christian morality is necessary to complement the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels. As I Have Loved You presents the problems, procedures and insights of moral theology, or Christian ethics, from the perspective of a Roman Catholic theologian. He examines the significant impact on the understanding of faith and morality of the changes introduced by Vatican Council II: religious freedom, the sanctity and inviolability of the individual conscience, greater social freedom and justice, and a renewed emphasis on the importance of the Bible. Feeling that people's confusion need not be as great as it sometimes is, Dr. Hanigan presents in this book a clear overview of a consistent and coherent tradition of moral thought and reflection. Students at all levels of college study, educated adults, and professional ministers seeking updating will find this to be a challenging book.

Author Bio

Hanigan, James P. : Duquesne University

James P. Hanigan is a native of New York City. He holds A.B. and M.A. degrees in History from Fordham University, an M.Div. from Woodstock College, and a Ph.D. in Religion from Duke University. He has taught at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Villa Maria College in Erie, Pennsylvania and is currently associate professor of Moral Theology at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.

Introduction

1. The Problems of Christian Ethics 2. Faith and Practice 3. The Person as Moral Agent 4. The Moral Agent in Community 5. The Reality of Sin 6. The Reality of Conscience 7. Love and Moral Rules 8. The Natural Moral Law 9. The Counsels of Perfection: A Path to Love 10. No Longer Servants, But Friends

A college text with discussion questions and readings that analyzes all the foundational problems of Christian ethics as aspects of the human effort to love others.

In this basic study on morality, James P. Hanigan suggests the reasons why a Christian morality is necessary to complement the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels. As I Have Loved You presents the problems, procedures and insights of moral theology, or Christian ethics, from the perspective of a Roman Catholic theologian. He examines the significant impact on the understanding of faith and morality of the changes introduced by Vatican Council II: religious freedom, the sanctity and inviolability of the individual conscience, greater social freedom and justice, and a renewed emphasis on the importance of the Bible. Feeling that people's confusion need not be as great as it sometimes is, Dr. Hanigan presents in this book a clear overview of a consistent and coherent tradition of moral thought and reflection. Students at all levels of college study, educated adults, and professional ministers seeking updating will find this to be a challenging book.

Author Bio

Hanigan, James P. : Duquesne University

James P. Hanigan is a native of New York City. He holds A.B. and M.A. degrees in History from Fordham University, an M.Div. from Woodstock College, and a Ph.D. in Religion from Duke University. He has taught at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Villa Maria College in Erie, Pennsylvania and is currently associate professor of Moral Theology at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1. The Problems of Christian Ethics 2. Faith and Practice 3. The Person as Moral Agent 4. The Moral Agent in Community 5. The Reality of Sin 6. The Reality of Conscience 7. Love and Moral Rules 8. The Natural Moral Law 9. The Counsels of Perfection: A Path to Love 10. No Longer Servants, But Friends